Flying with Maldivian Air Taxi seaplanes in Maldives

By Dreaming of Maldives — September 12, 2010

TAXI PLEASE !

Maldivian Air Taxi seaplane parked on a sandbank in Maldives | Photo © Sakis Papadopoulos

Could you please bring me to a sandbank ?
Of course I can! Anywhere you wish…

Welcome on board of one of the most exciting “taxi” in World….the Twin Otter seaplane.
Please be aware : you are about to live an extraordinary experience.

Flying on board of a seaplane in Maldives is one of the many ultimate experiences that the destination has to offer.
If you go to Maldives, you will probably have the chance to fly with one of them as they are mainly used as transfers to bring passengers to the many remote resorts of the archipelago. But while all close-by Resorts of North and South Male Atoll provide speed-boat transfers, most of the luxury ones also propose seaplanes to comply with the exigences of their guests.

Flight duration can be as short as 10/15 minutes for the closest hideaway until 1H15 mns to reach one of the most far away resort, Beach House Manafaru, located in the most Northern Maldivian Atoll of Haa Alifu.

Maldivian Air Taxi transfer to MAldives resort

A Maldivian Air Taxi seaplane waiting for a transfer in a resort | Photo © Sakis Papadopoulos

If a transfer by seaplane can not be schedule during your holidays, because of your budget – average price for a seaplane round-trip transfer can reach up to app 500 USD/325 £ per person or because the resort simply does not provide it, you might still have a chance to experience it by booking a photo-flight excursion available at your resort. Departures are organized directly from the resort itself or after a transfer by boat to Male Airport.
Do not forget to ask your travel agent if the excursion is organized by your favorite resort ! The price of this excursion will vary according to your resort with a starting price at +/- 120 USD par personne for app.20 minutes flight. Note : a minimum of participants will be required ( 10/11 pers) to be effective.

If budget is not a problem, you should then go for a private transfer or photo-flight.
A Private photo flight will surely make you live an extraordinary time.
Anything will be possible…like anchoring on a desert sandbank for example !

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(9) Comments so far...

Anita
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February 16, 2013 at 2:53 am
I am a travel agent how do I get sea plane fares for myself to visit resorts
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  February 17, 2013 at 3:09 pm
  Hello,
  The best is to contact the resorts scheduled during you trip to the Maldives.
  Everything depends on your itinerary. 2 Companies handle the seaplane flights : Maldivian Air taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways.
  Both fly to different resorts.
  
  Hope this help you a bit,
  Best regards,
  Rozenn
jean Crotti
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October 13, 2012 at 8:07 pm
I wish I could know the cost of a "ticket " with a seaplane , from Malé to Noonu Atoll , as close as possible to Vellidhoo . Thanks for answering . . Mr. Jean Crotti
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  October 14, 2012 at 8:57 am
  Dear Jean, Thank you for enquiry, but we are unfortunately not entitled to give detailed prices about seaplane tickets. All requests have to be made at your resort or eventually directly with the Seaplane Company. Have a nice day, Best regards Rozenn
Yvonne Kinsey
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September 19, 2012 at 4:54 pm
can you please tell me where i can get a quote for a return journey on a sky taxi
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  September 21, 2012 at 5:51 am
  Dear Yvonne, Seaplanes are usually booked according to your stay. The best is to ask for a transfer back directly with your resort. In case you would wish to charter a seaplane, you would have to contact them directly. Maldives have 2 seaplane Companies. MAT and TMA. I hope I've answered your question, Wishing you a nice day, Rozenn
Silvia Dal Pozzo
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July 5, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Good morning, I work in a tour operator and we are planning a working trip to Maldives to see few suppliers in the beginning of September . Can you please indicate me the quotation for me and my partner for the follwing trasferts? The date may change of few days, depend on the International flight availability. 05/09 from Malé Airport to Constance Moofushi Resort 09/09 from Constance Moofushi Resort to Constance Halaveli Resort 12/09 from Constance Halaveli Resort to Malé Airport Waiaitng for your kind answer, best regards, Silvia
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  July 5, 2012 at 12:41 pm
  Buongiorno Silvia,
  For info, seaplane transfers cannot be booked with the operating companies.
  I come asap to you about this via email.
  Best regards
  Rozenn
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June 25, 2012 at 3:55 am
Those photos!! The Maldives looks like absolute paradise.

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